01-27-2022, 10:15 AM
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Re: Tearz49ers Presents: This Is Texas (CFB Revamped)
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AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas Longhorns 2025 recruiting class is finally starting to take shape as Russell Warner secured his third recruit with the signing of four-star athlete Jaleel Solomon.
Solomon chose Texas over finalists Florida State, LSU, and Ohio State.
A 6'4, 223-pounder, Solomon picked up his offer from Texas in late February while contact seemed to decrease between the two sides during the summer, it picked up again at the start of this season with Solomon taking an official visit to the Forty Acres for the most recent win over Georgia.
Solomon, a Colonial Heights, VA native has the build of a wide receiver but plays like a tight end, and has lined up in both positions under Kyle Krupp at Colonial Heights High School. Along with that the four-star also has talent at the running back position but it is expected that he will play receiver at Texas.
"No better place to start all over again." Solomon took to Twitter to announce his commitment. "Austin, Texas baby. Fight On!!!"
With Texas set to lose Kelvontay Dixon and Troy Omeire at the end of this season, we expect Solomon to do well on campus and compete for a role in the Longhorns offense next season. He is ranked as the No. 37 overall prospect according to 247Sports and the nation's No. 4 ranked athlete.
Solomon is an exciting prospect with bags athleticism, it would be a scary thought should the Texas coaching staff see value in him at the tight end position, over the receiver, think Vernon Davis. He runs a 4.42 40-time and has the hands to match his speed.
"Texas has secured a talent, all be it raw at several positions there is no denying his footballing ability," said Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports' director of scouting. "I think he's a transcendent talent with key attributes that will help his team towards a national championship. In today's game, where athleticism and speed kill at any position you have a player like Jaleel who has bags of both."
With Solomon now in tow, it means head coach Russell Warner now has his third commitment of the 2025 recruiting class joining Naeem Philips and Jay Boozer.
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